
Black Pepper and Garlic Oyakodon
A bold, peppery take on the egg bowl inspired by Cantonese stir-fry techniques.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless chicken thighs, bite-sized
- 1 medium Yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 large Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Coarsely ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 0.5 cup Chicken stock
- 4 pieces Large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 cups Steamed white rice
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and half of the black pepper to create the braising liquid.
- 2
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wide skillet or wok over medium-high heat and sear the chicken pieces until browned but not fully cooked.
- 3
Add the sliced onions and minced garlic to the pan, stir-frying for 2 minutes until the onions soften and the garlic is fragrant.
- 4
Pour the braising liquid over the chicken and onions, then bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- 5
Sprinkle the remaining black pepper over the surface and let the liquid reduce slightly for about 3 minutes.
- 6
Slowly pour the beaten eggs in a circular motion over the chicken, but do not stir them; let them set undisturbed for 1 minute.
- 7
Cover the pan with a lid for 30 seconds to allow the steam to finish cooking the tops of the eggs until they are custardy and soft.
- 8
Drizzle with sesame oil and green onions, then slide the mixture over bowls of warm steamed rice.
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